BACKGROUND
[0001] A hard disk drive (HDD) is a storage drive used for storing and retrieving digital
information. A HDD generally has one or more rapidly rotating disks with a magnetic
head arranged on a moving actuator arm to read and write data to the disk surface.
A typical disk is spun at speeds varying anywhere from 4,200 rpm in energy-efficient
portable devices, to 15,000 rpm for high performance servers. Other disks may spin
at 1,200 rpm, 3,600 rpm, or in the range of 5,400 rpm to 7,200 rpm, though any range
of speeds could be used.
[0002] Due to the extremely close spacing between the magnetic head and the spinning disk
surface, HDDs are vulnerable to being damaged by a head crash-a failure of the disk
in which the head scrapes across the platter surface, often grinding away the thin
magnetic film and causing data loss. Head crashes can be caused by, among other things,
electronic failure, a sudden power failure, physical shock, contamination of the drive's
internal enclosure, wear and tear, corrosion, or poorly manufactured disks and heads.
[0003] US 8,462,460 discloses an enclosure and shock mount that provides vibration isolation for an external
disk drive assembly. Retaining features are provided to join the enclosure together
and captivate shock mounts on the disk drive assembly with a desired pre-load.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] According to this invention, there is provided a storage device as set out in claim
1. Further aspects of the invention are set out in the dependent claims. If the term
embodiment is used for describing unclaimed combinations of features, the term should
be understood as referring to examples useful for understanding the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] These and other features, aspects and advantages are described below with reference
to the drawings, which are intended to illustrate but not to limit the invention.
In the drawings, like reference characters denote corresponding features consistently
throughout similar embodiments.
FIG. 1 is a partially exploded view of a storage drive.
FIG. 2 shows the storage drive of FIG. 1 in an assembled condition.
FIG. 3 shows a top view of the storage drive in a partially assembled condition.
FIG. 4 illustrates a detail view of a portion of the storage drive of FIG. 1.
FIG. 5 is a cross-section of an assembled storage drive taken along line 5-5 of FIG.
2.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0006] One way to protect a hard disk drive (HDD) from a head crash is to provide protection
from physical shock. For example, the hard drive may be isolated from an enclosure
and/or other components by shock mounts that are positioned between the hard drive
and the enclosure. Various types of shock absorbing materials and systems can be used
to decrease the impact of a physical shock on the storage drive. This can protect
against a head crash, as well as other types of damage.
[0007] A hard drive mounting and shock absorbing system 10 will now be described with reference
to a storage drive 100 with a hard disk drive (HDD) 20. It will be understood that
the concepts described herein can be employed for other uses and with other devices,
including, but not limited to, other types of storage drives, whether internal or
external, computers, and all types of sensitive electronic devices. For example, the
shock absorbing system may also be used with solid-state drives (SSD) and solid-state
hybrid drives (SSHD).
[0008] Turning now to Figures 1-3, some of the features of the illustrated storage drive
100 will be described. The storage drive 100 is shown with first 30 and second 40
mating members that combine to form an enclosure. Figures 1 and 2 show the storage
drive 100 in an unassembled and assembled condition, respectively. The storage drive
100 can include one or more fasteners, such as the illustrated snapfit projections
32 and windows 42, to secure the first 30 and second 40 mating members. A hard disk
drive (HDD) 20 can be positioned within the enclosure as best seen in Figure 3.
[0009] A hard disk drive 20 can be positioned within the enclosure. For example, the hard
drive 20 can be mounted within a frame 34. The frame 34 can be used to position the
hard disk drive 20 within the enclosure. In the illustrated embodiment, the frame
34 is a separate piece that is connected to the first mating member 30. The frame
34 may be part of, or may be an enclosure. For example, a plastic or metal frame can
be positioned within a plastic or metal enclosure. In some embodiments, one of the
mating members 30, 40 and frame 34 can be a single part. Other materials besides,
or in addition to, plastic and metal can also be used. It will be understood that
the enclosure is not limited to the configuration, shape, or size shown and may include
other components, instead of or in addition to the drive 20.
[0010] Typically in other systems, the frame is separate from the mounting hardware and
the shock mount system. In the illustrated storage drive 100, snap features 36 on
the frame 34 can be used to mount the hard drive 20. The snap features 36 can best
be seen in the detail views of Figures 4 and 5 and can be seen engaging the hard drive
20 in Figures 3 and 5. The snap features 36 can provide the mounting hardware, the
shock mount system and/or be part of the frame. This can help to reduce assembly time
as the hard drive 20 can be snapped into place without requiring additional labor.
[0011] A mounting system can be used for mounting a disk drive or other sensitive electronic
component within a housing or frame. The mounting system can include a snap feature
36 having a deflection arm which includes one or more of a protrusion extending therefrom
and a hole. The drive or other component can have a hole or protrusion that can engage
with the respective protrusion or hole on the deflection arm. The mounting system
may also include a locking tab 44 as will be described in more detail below.
[0012] The snap features 36 can be similar to a deflection latch. Deflection latch systems
are commonly used to hold two parts together. They are common in the electronics industry
and are often used in place of fasteners such as screws. Use of deflection latch systems
can speed the assembly process, decrease production cost and reduce the number of
parts. A deflection latch system may also be known as a snap latch, hook type deflection
latch, or snap fit, among other names. As previously discussed, the storage drive
100 may include one or more fasteners, such as the illustrated snapfit projections
32 and windows 42, to secure the first 30 and second 40 mating members. These snapfit
projections 32 and windows 42 are an example of a deflection latch system. Deflection
latch systems are discussed in further detail in
U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/872,508 (Atty. Docket No. T6954.P), entitled "LATCH SYSTEM," filed on August 30, 2013.
[0013] Typically, deflection latch systems connect two components with mating parts. For
example, in the illustrated example, the top 40 and bottom 30 of the enclosure can
connect with a deflection latch system. In a deflection latch system, the two parts
move toward each other until the first part, such as a deflecting arm, of the latch
system deflects over the mating part, such as a hook shape feature 32. If the system
is kept in tension the latch system will resist the separation of the two parts until
the deflection strength of the arm is overcome by a force. Another way to describe
a deflection latch system is a mechanical joint system where part-to-part attachment
is accomplished with locating and locking features (constraint features) that are
homogenous with one or the other of the components being joined. Joining requires
the (flexible) locking features to move aside for engagement with the mating part,
followed by return of the locking feature toward its original position to accomplish
the interference required to latch the components together. The mating part may be
a locator feature, and may provide strength and stability in the attachment by being
less flexible than the locking feature. Though, this is not always the case as two
flexible locking features may also engage one another.
[0014] Looking now to the snap features 36 as shown in Figure 4, the snap feature 36 can
include a deflection arm 38. The deflection arm 38 can move in and out to allow the
hard drive 20 to snap into place. The deflection arm 38 can be part of the frame.
The deflection arm 38 is shown extending upwards in a vertical orientation from the
bottom 30 of the enclosure. The deflection arm can have one of many different orientations
and shapes dependent on many different factors such as the desired mounting position
of the hard drive, the space available within the enclosure, etc.
[0015] The snap feature can also include a hole 22 and/or a protrusion 24. For example,
a deflection arm 38 on the frame 34 can have a protrusion 24 extending therefrom configured
to engage a hole 22 on the drive 20 to thereby mount the drive 20 within the storage
device 100. In some embodiments, a protrusion 24 on the hard drive 20 can engage a
hole 22 on the deflection arm 38 as part of the snap feature 36.
[0016] The protrusion 24 and hole 22 can have any number of different shapes. In a preferred
embodiment, the shapes are corresponding, such as corresponding round shapes, but
they can also be different such as a square protrusion and a circular hole or a pyramid
protrusion and a square hole. As shown, the protrusion is spherical and it engages
a round hole. The spherical or bulbous shape (see Figure 5) can be self-centering,
and/or can otherwise allow for simple, reliable and repeatable connection of the hole
and the projection and therefore of the drive and the deflection arm or frame. Other
shapes can also be used.
[0017] As best seen in Figure 3, four snap features 36 can be used to mount the hard drive
20 within the frame 34. In some embodiments, the hard drive 20 can be only partially
supported by the snap features 36. For example, there may only be one or two snap
features 36. In other embodiments, the hard drive can be supported by three, four
or more snap features. The hard drive may be fully supported by the snap features
36, though at the same time, other features may also be used for shock absorption,
and to center the hard drive 20. For example, foam 26 or other shock absorptive materials
can be used to further increase shock absorption. Tabs 28 on the frame can also be
used to help center the hard drive 20.
[0018] In some embodiments, a storage device can include at least 3 mounting systems per
drive. In some embodiments, a storage device can have two pairs of mounting systems,
wherein each pair of mounting systems is positioned to be on opposite sides of the
drive.
[0019] The snap feature 36 used for mounting the hard drive 20 is not shown with a locking
component. Rather, the hard drive 20 is held in place by having snap features 36 on
either side of the hard drive 20 that sandwich the hard drive 20 and hold it in place
(see Figure 3). At the same time, some embodiments may include a locking feature.
[0020] In some embodiments and as shown in Figure 5, the snap feature 36 may be locked into
place by a locking tab 44 on the top 40 of the enclosure, or another assembly piece
added after the hard drive 20 is connected to the snap feature 36. In the illustrated
embodiment, the locking tab 44 extends downward from a surface of the top 40 of the
storage device 100.
[0021] A locking tab 44 can be configured for movement to a position behind the deflection
arm 38, such that when the drive 20 is mounted within the storage device 100 the deflection
arm 38 is positioned between the locking tab 44 and the drive 20 to decrease the amount
of deflection that can be experienced by the deflection arm 38. This can prevent the
drive 20 from becoming prematurely dislodged from the mounting system. This can lock
the shock mount in place.
[0022] The thickness of the locking tab 44 should be such that the part can fit between
the snap feature 36 and an adjacent wall or other structure. Figure 5 illustrates
the locking tab 44 positioned between the snap feature 36 and a wall formed by the
frame 34. The snap feature 36 is shown sandwiched between the hard drive 20 and the
locking tab 44. In this way the snap feature 36 can be prevented from being able to
fully deflect such that the hard drive 20 could be released from being held in place.
[0023] Though the locking tab 44 is illustrated as being part of the top 40 of the enclosure,
the locking tab 44 could be located on a different piece as well, as long as the locking
tab can be moved into position behind the snap feature 36 after the hard drive 20
has been connected to the snap feature 36. Though the illustrated embodiment has a
locking tab 44 that corresponds with each snap feature 36, it will be understood that
certain embodiments can include fewer locking tabs 44 than snap features 36.
[0024] Looking back to Figure 1, the locking tab 44 is shown being fairly short in length
as compared to the length of the entire side of the top 40 of the enclosure. In some
embodiments the locking tab 44 can extend the entire length of the top 40 of the enclosure
or other part to which it is attached. In some embodiments the locking tab 44 can
be about, smaller than, the same size as, or larger than the dimension of the adjacent
part of the snap feature 36.
[0025] The assembled enclosure can secure the hard drive within the enclosure, as well as
provide mounting and shock absorption. It will be understood that some embodiments
may provide additional benefits, or only some of the benefits, or even additional
benefits not described herein.
[0026] In addition to the mounting system, other components can also be used in conjunction
to provide additional shock absorption and/or to properly isolate the hard drive 20
from the frame 34 and/or enclosure. For example, foam 26 can be placed on one or more
surfaces of the hard drive 20, frame 34 and/or enclosure. In Figure 5, foam 26 can
be seen positioned on the top and bottom of the hard drive 20 between the hard drive
and the top 40 and bottom 30 of the enclosure. The frame 34 and/or enclosure can also
include one or more tabs or protrusions 28 which can serve to center the hard drive
20 in the enclosure and also limit contact of the hard drive 20 with the walls of
the frame 34 and/or enclosure; this is best seen in Figure 3.
[0027] A mounting system can be used in a storage device or other electrical device to mount
a component, such as a drive, while also providing at least some shock absorption.
The mounting system can include a deflection arm, a protrusion and a hole. The protrusion
and hole can be configured to engage one another. One of either the hole or the protrusion
can be on the deflection arm and the other can be on the component being mounted.
The mounting system can also include a locking tab configured to move to a position
behind the deflection arm. The locking tab can decrease the amount of deflection that
can be experienced by the deflection arm to prevent the component from becoming prematurely
dislodged from the mounting system.
[0028] In some embodiments, an enclosure for a disk drive can include a frame comprising
a plurality of snap features for mounting the disk drive, wherein each snap feature
includes a shock mount that snap fits into a mounting hole in the disk drive, wherein
the enclosure further includes a top cover comprising a plurality of tabs, and wherein
each tab fits behind one of the snap features so as to lock the shock mount in place.
[0029] A storage device can comprise a frame, a drive and a mounting system for mounting
the drive within the storage device. The mounting system can include a hole, a protrusion
configured to engage the hole, a deflection arm and a locking tab. The deflection
arm can be on the frame and one of either the hole or the protrusion can be on the
deflection arm. The other of the two can be on the drive, which would include the
possibility of a frame surrounding the drive. The drive can be mounted within the
storage device when the protrusion is engaged with the hole. The locking tab can be
configured for movement to a position behind the deflection arm after the drive is
mounted within the storage device. In this way, the deflection arm can be positioned
between the locking tab and the drive to decrease the amount of deflection that can
be experienced by the deflection arm and to prevent the drive from becoming prematurely
dislodged from the mounting system.
[0030] The locking tab can be on a part of an enclosure, such as the lid or top, but can
also be a separate piece, or even part of the drive that can be moved into place after
the drive has been connected to the deflection arm. The locking tab may extend downward
from a surface of the top of the storage device.
[0031] A storage device can include first and second mating members that when engaged are
configured to form an enclosure, a frame, and a mounting system configured for mounting
a drive within the storage device. The mounting system may comprise a deflection arm
on the frame, the deflection arm having a protrusion extending therefrom configured
to engage a hole on the drive to thereby mount the drive within the storage device,
the frame being part of the first mating member; and a locking tab extending downwardly
from a surface of the second mating member, the locking tab configured to be positioned
behind the deflection arm after the first and second mating members are engaged, such
that when the drive is mounted within the storage device the deflection arm is positioned
between the locking tab and the drive to decrease the amount of deflection that can
be experienced by the deflection arm and to prevent the drive from becoming prematurely
dislodged from the mounting system.
[0032] A storage device can comprise a frame and a mounting system configured for mounting
a drive within the storage device. The mounting system can comprise a deflection arm
on the frame, the deflection arm having a protrusion extending therefrom configured
to engage a hole on the drive to thereby mount the drive within the storage device;
and a locking tab configured for movement to a position behind the deflection arm,
such that when the drive is mounted within the storage device the deflection arm is
positioned between the locking tab and the drive to decrease the amount of deflection
that can be experienced by the deflection arm and to prevent the drive from becoming
prematurely dislodged from the mounting system.
[0033] A mounting system can be used for mounting a disk drive or other sensitive electronic
component within a housing. The mounting system can comprise a deflection arm configured
to engage a drive to thereby mount the drive in a desired position. In some embodiments,
the deflection arm can have a protrusion extending therefrom configured to engage
a hole on the drive. In other embodiments the deflection arm can include a hole configured
to engage a protrusion on the drive. The mounting system may also include a locking
tab configured for movement to a position behind the deflection arm. The locking tab
can decrease the amount of deflection that can be experienced by the deflection arm
to prevent the drive from becoming prematurely dislodged from the mounting system
[0034] In some embodiments, an enclosure for a disk drive can include a frame comprising
a plurality of snap features for mounting the disk drive, wherein each snap feature
includes a shock mount that snap fits into a mounting hole in the disk drive, wherein
the enclosure further includes a top cover comprising a plurality of tabs, and wherein
each tab fits behind one of the snap features so as to lock the shock mount in place.
[0035] Among other benefits, the systems described herein can eliminate mounting hardware,
and reduce the necessity for additional shock mounting parts. Part count and assembly
time can also both be reduced.
[0036] Although this invention has been disclosed in the context of certain preferred embodiments
and examples, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention
extends beyond the specifically disclosed embodiments to other alternative embodiments
and/or uses of the invention and obvious modifications. In addition, while a number
of variations of the invention have been shown and described in detail, other modifications,
which are within the scope of this invention, will be readily apparent to those of
skill in the art based upon this disclosure. It is also contemplated that various
combinations or sub-combinations of the specific features and aspects of the embodiments
may be made and still fall within the scope of the invention. Accordingly, it should
be understood that various features and aspects of the disclosed embodiments can be
combined with or substituted for one another in order to form varying modes of the
disclosed invention. Thus, it is intended that the scope of the present invention
herein disclosed should not be limited by the particular disclosed embodiments described
above.
1. A storage device (100) comprising a frame (34) and a mounting system configured for
mounting a drive (20) within the storage device, the mounting system comprising:
a deflection arm (38) on the frame, the deflection arm being configured for engagement
with the drive to mount the drive within the storage device, the engagement being
via a protrusion (24) that is arranged to engage a hole (22), one of either the hole
or the protrusion being on the deflection arm; and
a locking tab (44) configured for movement to a position behind the deflection arm,
such that when the drive is mounted within the storage device the deflection arm is
positioned between the locking tab and the drive to decrease the amount of deflection
that can be experienced by the deflection arm and to prevent the drive from becoming
prematurely dislodged from the mounting system.
2. The storage device of claim 1, further comprising the drive, wherein:
one of either the hole or the protrusion is on the drive, the drive being mounted
within the storage device when the protrusion is engaged with the hole.
3. The storage device of claim 2, further comprising first and second mating members
(30, 40) that when engaged are configured to form an enclosure.
4. The storage device of claim 3, wherein the frame is part of the first mating member.
5. The storage device of claim 4, wherein the locking tab is part of the second mating
member.
6. The storage device of claim 5, wherein the locking tab extends downward from a surface
of the top of the storage device.
7. The storage device of claim 2, wherein the frame and the deflection arm are a single
piece.
8. The storage device of claim 1, further comprising first and second mating members
that when engaged are configured to form an enclosure, wherein:
the deflection arm has the protrusion extending therefrom; and
the locking tab extends downwardly from a surface of the second mating member, the
locking tab being configured to be positioned behind the deflection arm after the
first and second mating members are engaged.
9. The storage device of claims 5 or 8, wherein the second mating member is a top of
the storage device.
10. The storage device of claim 8, wherein the first mating member, frame and deflection
arm are a single piece.
11. The storage device of claim 10, further comprising an outer member, wherein the first
mating member is positioned within and connected to the outer member, the outer member
forming a portion of an outer surface of the enclosure.
12. The storage device of claim 1, comprising at least 3 mounting systems.
13. The storage device of claim 1, comprising two pairs of mounting systems, wherein each
pair of mounting systems is positioned on opposite sides of the frame.
14. The storage device of claim 8, further comprising the drive.
15. The storage device of claim 1, wherein the locking tab extends downward from a surface
of a top of the storage device that connects with the frame to form an enclosure.
1. Speichervorrichtung (100), die einen Rahmen (34) und ein Befestigungssystem zur Befestigung
eines Laufwerks (20) im Inneren der Speichervorrichtung umfasst, wobei das Befestigungssystem
Folgendes umfasst:
einen Auslenkungsschenkel (38) auf dem Rahmen, wobei der Auslenkungsschenkel ausgelegt
ist, um mit dem Laufwerk zur Befestigung des Laufwerks im Inneren der Speichervorrichtung
in Eingriff zu gelangen, wobei der Eingriff über einen Vorsprung (24) erfolgt, der
angeordnet ist, um mit einem Loch (22) in Eingriff zu gelangen, wobei entweder das
Loch oder der Vorsprung auf dem Auslenkungsschenkel angeordnet ist; und
eine Arretierlasche (44), die zur Bewegung an eine Position hinter dem Auslenkungsschenkel
ausgelegt ist, sodass der Auslenkungsschenkel bei einer Befestigung des Laufwerks
im Inneren der Speichervorrichtung zwischen der Arretierlasche und dem Laufwerk positioniert
ist, um das Ausmaß der Auslenkung, das der Auslenkungsschenkel erfahren kann, zu verringern
und um zu verhindern, dass sich das Laufwerk vorzeitig aus dem Befestigungssystem
löst.
2. Speichervorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, die ferner das Laufwerk umfasst, wobei:
entweder das Loch oder der Vorsprung auf dem Laufwerk angeordnet ist, wobei das Laufwerk
im Inneren der Speichervorrichtung befestigt ist, wenn sich der Vorsprung mit dem
Loch in Eingriff befindet.
3. Speichervorrichtung nach Anspruch 2, die ferner erste und zweite Passteile (30, 40)
umfasst, die ausgelegt sind, um bei Eingriff ein Gehäuse auszubilden.
4. Speichervorrichtung nach Anspruch 3, wobei der Rahmen Teil des ersten Passteils ist.
5. Speichervorrichtung nach Anspruch 4, wobei die Arretierlasche Teil des zweiten Passteils
ist.
6. Speichervorrichtung nach Anspruch 5, wobei sich die Arretierlasche von einer Oberfläche
des Speichervorrichtungsoberteils nach unten erstreckt.
7. Speichervorrichtung nach Anspruch 2, wobei der Rahmen und der Auslenkungsschenkel
einstückig ausgebildet sind.
8. Speichervorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, die ferner erste und zweite Passteile umfasst,
die ausgelegt sind, um bei Eingriff ein Gehäuse auszubilden, wobei:
der Auslenkungsschenkel den sich von diesem weg erstreckenden Vorsprung aufweist;
und
sich die Arretierlasche von einer Oberfläche des zweiten Passteils nach unten erstreckt
und die Arretierlasche ausgelegt ist, um hinter dem Auslenkungsschenkel positioniert
zu sein, nachdem das erste und das zweite Passteil in Eingriff gelangt sind.
9. Speichervorrichtung nach den Ansprüchen 5 oder 8, wobei das zweite Passteil ein Oberteil
der Speichervorrichtung ist.
10. Speichervorrichtung nach Anspruch 8, wobei das erste Passteil, der Rahmen und der
Auslenkungsschenkel einstückig ausgebildet sind.
11. Speichervorrichtung nach Anspruch 10, die ferner ein Außenteil umfasst, wobei das
erste Passteil innerhalb des Außenteils positioniert und mit diesem verbunden ist
und das Außenteil einen Teil einer Außenfläche des Gehäuses ausbildet.
12. Speichervorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, die zumindest 3 Befestigungssysteme umfasst.
13. Speichervorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, die zwei Paar Befestigungssysteme umfasst, wobei
jedes Paar der Befestigungssysteme auf gegenüberliegenden Seiten des Rahmens positioniert
ist.
14. Speichervorrichtung nach Anspruch 8, die ferner das Laufwerk umfasst.
15. Speichervorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, wobei sich die Arretierlasche von einer Oberfläche
eines Oberteils der Speichervorrichtung, das mit dem Rahmen verbunden ist, um ein
Gehäuse auszubilden, nach unten erstreckt.
1. Dispositif de stockage (100) comprenant un châssis (34) et un système de montage configuré
pour monter un lecteur (20) à l'intérieur du dispositif de stockage, le système de
montage comprenant :
un bras de flexion (38) sur le châssis, le bras de flexion étant configuré pour venir
en prise avec le lecteur pour monter le lecteur à l'intérieur du dispositif de stockage,
la mise en prise étant réalisée via une saillie (24) qui est agencée pour mettre en
prise un trou (22), l'un parmi le trou ou la saillie se trouvant sur le bras de flexion
; et
une patte de verrouillage (44) configurée pour se déplacer vers une position située
derrière le bras de flexion, de sorte que lorsque le lecteur est monté à l'intérieur
du dispositif de stockage, le bras de flexion est positionné entre la patte de verrouillage
et le lecteur pour réduire la quantité de flexion que peut subir le bras de flexion
et pour éviter que le lecteur ne se détache prématurément du système de montage.
2. Dispositif de stockage selon la revendication 1, comprenant en outre le lecteur, dans
lequel :
l'un parmi le trou ou la saillie est situé sur le lecteur, le lecteur étant monté
à l'intérieur du dispositif de stockage lorsque la saillie est en prise avec le trou.
3. Dispositif de stockage selon la revendication 2, comprenant en outre des premier et
second éléments d'accouplement (30, 40) qui, lorsqu'ils sont en prise, sont configurés
pour former une enceinte.
4. Dispositif de stockage de la revendication 3, dans lequel le châssis est une partie
du premier élément d'accouplement.
5. Dispositif de stockage selon la revendication 4, dans lequel la patte de verrouillage
est une partie du second élément d'accouplement.
6. Dispositif de stockage selon la revendication 5, dans lequel la patte de verrouillage
s'étend vers le bas à partir d'une surface du sommet du dispositif de stockage.
7. Dispositif de stockage selon la revendication 2, dans lequel le châssis et le bras
de flexion sont une pièce unique.
8. Dispositif de stockage selon la revendication 1, comprenant en outre des premier et
second éléments d'accouplement qui, lorsqu'ils sont en prise, sont configurés pour
former une enceinte, dans lequel :
le bras de flexion a la saillie s'étendant à partir de celui-ci ; et
la patte de verrouillage s'étend vers le bas à partir d'une surface du second élément
d'accouplement, la patte de verrouillage étant configurée pour être positionnée derrière
le bras de flexion après la mise en prise des premier et second éléments d'accouplement.
9. Dispositif de stockage selon les revendications 5 ou 8, dans lequel le second élément
d'accouplement est un sommet du dispositif de stockage.
10. Dispositif de stockage selon la revendication 8, dans lequel le premier élément d'accouplement,
le châssis et le bras de flexion sont une pièce unique.
11. Le dispositif de stockage selon la revendication 10, comprenant en outre un élément
extérieur, dans lequel le premier élément d'accouplement est positionné à l'intérieur
de l'élément extérieur et connecté à celui-ci, l'élément extérieur formant une partie
d'une surface extérieure de l'enceinte.
12. Dispositif de stockage selon la revendication 1, comprenant au moins 3 systèmes de
montage.
13. Dispositif de stockage selon la revendication 1, comprenant deux paires de systèmes
de montage, dans lequel chaque paire de systèmes de montage est positionnée sur des
côtés opposés du châssis.
14. Dispositif de stockage selon la revendication 8, comprenant en outre le lecteur.
15. Dispositif de stockage selon la revendication 1, dans lequel la patte de verrouillage
s'étend vers le bas à partir d'une surface d'un sommet du dispositif de stockage qui
se connecte au châssis pour former une enceinte.